National League and MLB Standings and Results Recap
National League leaders and results update from AP show Pittsburgh atop the NL East with a 45 26 record, followed by New York and St Louis. Wednesday highlights include San Francisco defeating Philadelphia in 10 innings, and Pittsburgh routing Houston in 17 innings. American League notes list Baltimore and Detroit among division leaders, with multiple games and upcoming doubleheaders noted.
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Philadelphia
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Houston
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Atlanta
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Little League Playoffs Set for Monday Night
The Hope Auto Little League meets the Sheriff team in a playoff to decide the league champion after the first and second half winners face off. The game starts at 7 pm and will honor league sponsors, present certificates to players finishing eligibility, and announce All-Star Team selections.
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Travelers blank Cubs as Arkansas routs Midland
Arkansas Travelers slammed 19 hits to crush the Midland Cubs 12-3 in Midland Texas. Bill Bright had four hits with his 15th homer driving in three runs, Jorge Roque homered, and Al Hrabosky pitched a complete game for his fifth win. The Visitors opened with a four-run second inning.
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Arkansas Travelers
Midland Cubs
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al Hrabosky
Travelers
Cecil Upshaw
Ron Santo
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Upshaw
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Expos
Bill Russell
Jim Lefebvre
Mike Jorgensen
Clyde Mashore
Royals Enter 1972 Season With Cautious Optimism
Kansas City Royals enter the 1972 season with high expectations. The expansion club rose to second in the AL West in 1971, backed by a strong organization and trades that fueled eight of the nine starting positions. Key players include Patek and Otis who stole 102 bases in 1971, and pitchers Drago, Hedlund, Spittorff, Del Canton, Fitzmorris, with Abernathy as the dependable closer. Mayberry may boost power. Rojas and Scharl anchor the infield. Otis, Piniella, and Keough pace the outfield. Catcher May and Kirkpatrick provide solid depth. Predicted finish: third in the West.
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Florida
Royals
Fred Patek
Amos Otis
Dick Drago
Mike Hedlund
John Mayberry
Houston
Drago
Hedlund
Paul Spittorff
Bruce del Canton
al Fitzmorris
Monty Montgomery
Ted Abernathy
Spassky Gets First Move In Century Chess Match
Boris Spassky will have the opening move after Bobby Fischer lost the draw, delaying the world championship match in Reykjavik. The long prelude included postponements, protests, and comments from officials and observers as Spassky prepared to play while Fischer did not appear.
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Stephens Broening
Associated Press
Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Fischer
Max Euwe
International Chess Fed
Eration
U.S.S.R
U.S.A
Bobby
Yefim Geller
Padres win on bases loaded walk in 14th
Padres beat Mets 1-0 after 14 innings as bases loaded walk scores the lone run. Arlin pitched 10 shutout innings before giving way to Ross. Koosman held Mets to zero until 14th. McGraw, Corrales, Harrelson, Morales feature in late drama. Other NL results highlighted. Giants stop Phillies in 10th. Braves top Cubs. Dodgers top Expos. Pirates outlast Astros in 17 innings.
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Milwaukee
California
Minnesota
Boston
Arlin
Ross
Mets
Padres
McGraw
Nate Colbert
Clarence Gaston
Jerry Morales
San Diego
Bud Harrelson
Pat Corrales
Don Money
Deron Johnson
Phillies
Dusty Baker
Atlanta
Braves
Chicago
George Stone
Quilici Debuts as Twins Manager Tonight
Frank Quilici, 33, takes the Twins helm at Metropolitan Stadium as Minnesota faces the New York Yankees, aiming to end a four game slide. Owner Calvin Griffith fired Bill Rigney after 2½ seasons, saying players needed a local man who could energize the club.
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Associated Press
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Frank Quilici
Minnesota Twins
Twins
New York Yankees
Metropolitan Stadium
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Bill Rigney
Oakland
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Griffith
Newsmen
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Wisconsin Rapids
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Tigers blank Royals 7-0 as Coleman nears 20-win mark
Joe Coleman led Detroit to a 7-0 shutout of Kansas City, pitching six hits and six strikeouts to halt a four game skid. Other AL results included Baltimore 2-1 over Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees 6-2 Oakland, Milwaukee 6-5 California, and a two-night doubleheader where Cleveland swept Texas 4-3 and 6-5 in 12 innings. In the NL, Los Angeles beat Montreal 11-3 and Atlanta edged Chicago Cubs 4-3.
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Associated Press Sports
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Rangers
Barrys Beat Greening-Ellis In Little League Action
In a K-Park doubleheader Barry s defeated Greening Ellis 12 to 1 with Wayne East on the mound and Stan Harris homering twice for the winners. Hope Auto topped CBC 10 to 6 as Scott Rowland and Rufus Herndon pitched for the victors. Jim Henley and Troy Terry had two hits each and Henley homered for Hope Auto.
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Tra Scott
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Troy Terry
Henley
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Sheriff's
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Billie King Captures Wimbledon Women’s Title Again
Billie Jean King of Long Beach California defeated Evonne Goolagong of Australia 6-3 6-3 to win her fourth Wimbledon singles crown. The 28 year old sealed the match with a cross court backhand after breaking Goolagong’s serve. King’s win comes amid a crowded final with 15 000 in attendance and scalpers charging high resale prices.
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Long Beach
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Army Cpl
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Pasadena
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Romania
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